About Against the Odds Pompeii

Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10–14


When 13-year-old Fabia feels the ground trembling beneath her feet on her way to Pompeii’s Forum, she tries not to worry. Mount Vesuvius has erupted many times before. But when ash begins to fall like snow around her, Fabia knows something is terribly wrong. Will she escape the city in time before Pompeii is completely destroyed?

A captivating narrative non-fiction chapter book, tailored for striving readers aged 10–14, with a focus on suffixes, prefixes and word roots. With line art illustrations in every chapter, this action-packed tale is sure to engage from beginning to end.

Each instalment in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

The Against the Odds series serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone. At the back of the book there is a knowledge building section including key vocabulary and facts.